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B20 OFT

1994 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

171,180 mi
Last recorded171,180 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Volvo 900 Series144,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 OFT
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 171,180 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 164,998 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 164,986 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 164,560 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 85,085 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 85,085 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 85,085 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 85,085 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 85,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

slight exhaust blow from manifold

Fail 12 Aug 2014 85,085 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

slight exhaust blow from manifold

Pass 20 Aug 2013 85,085 miles

o/s rear light cluster broken on reverse light

Fail 19 Aug 2013 85,085 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cat has broken up inside

o/s rear light cluster broken on reverse light

Pass 15 Aug 2012 85,085 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 85,085 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front track rod have slight play

Pass 17 May 2010 85,085 miles

exhaust has a slight blow

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2009 84,186 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 79,990 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 75,961 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 75,961 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 72,482 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 67,184 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo 900 Series?

Based on 412,062 MOT tests across 46,694 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
4,489
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
46,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 19,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,365
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 13,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,280
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B20 OFT is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1994 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 144,124 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 900 Series fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 19,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B20 OFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 900 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B20 OFT registered?

B20 OFT is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is B20 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 OFT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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